James Nicholas Pappas MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

2102 Idaho St.Elko, NV 89801
Phone+1 775-322-1200
Fax+1 775-322-1241

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Summary

Dr. James Pappas is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic sports medicine, located in Elko, NV. He completed his medical education at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in 1986, followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Florida from 1986 to 1990. He further pursued residency and fellowship training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine from 1990 to 1993. Since 2008, he has worked as an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Active Sports Medicine. Dr. Pappas is experienced in sports medicine, addressing knee injuries, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder and elbow sports medicine, and foot and ankle sports medicine.

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1992 - 1993
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1992
University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1990
University of Nevada, Reno School of MedicineClass of 1986

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